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Are Body Pain And Joints Stiffness Signs Of Polymyalgia Rheumatica?

I am 59. I take 100mg losartan potassium, escitalopram 20 mg, vitamin D2 1.25 mg once per week, ferrous gluconate 324 mg, and amlodipine 5 mg. I have been diagnosed with Polymialgia Rheumatica within the past 2 years indicated by inflammation numbers. Also, spinal severe spinal stenosis. I hurt all over. Stiffness all day and night is a problem. Maybe the PMR has returned? I’ve had 2 shots in my back for the SS. So 2 things I know of could be hurting me. Could my meds be causing any of this pain and stiffness? Does picking up grandchildren aggravate either condition?
Mon, 22 Apr 2019
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Hello,

Your medicines are safe and are not the cause of your symptoms. Yes, heavy physical work or exertion can aggravate the symptoms. You could benefit more from pregabalin capsules.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist
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Are Body Pain And Joints Stiffness Signs Of Polymyalgia Rheumatica?

Hello, Your medicines are safe and are not the cause of your symptoms. Yes, heavy physical work or exertion can aggravate the symptoms. You could benefit more from pregabalin capsules. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist